Kimani actually signed a couple of weeks ago but the deal was subject to his paperwork coming through.

He joins Cosmos as a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Kenyan Premier League club Tuskers at the end of last year.

The 26-year-old was the 2011 Player of the Year in Kenya while still on the books of Mathare United. He has also previously played in Greece and Belgium.

“I am just waiting for the papers to be sorted out before I become available for selection. I have been told that the papers are in the final stages now so I am hopeful that I will play soon,” Kimani said

Kimani might make his debut next week Wednesday against Bidvest Wits in a game that Ezenkosi will be desperate to get points from to avoid getting sucked further into the relegation mud.

“I am optimistic that all will go well for us here and I hope to feature and make a difference before the end of the season,” he adds.

“I play behind the striker, left or right wing. I am essentially an attacking midfielder. I am ready to get going.”

Jomo Sono spotted Kimani during a 2018 World Cup qualifier between the Harambee Stars and Cape Verde last year and then made a follow-up on him at the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge later on in the year.